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Will Jameis Winston Play Again This Season?
Jameis Winston will sit once again this week as planned but will he play again this year? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the signals coming from One Buc Place as Dirk Koetter says they have not discussed not playing him again this year. Plus in a conversation unfair to Dirk Koetter, Rick and Tom discuss whether Jon Gruden will be the next coach of the Bucs, plus they talk about Dave Andreychuk's Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So This Is What Victory Monday Feels Like
The Bucs are celebrating after snapping their 5-game losing streak with a 15-10 victory over the Jets on Sunday. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones try to remember what Victory Monday feels like plus they talk about Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter's future with the team as Jason Licht announced before the game that Jameis Winston may be out more than the 2 weeks they initially announced. This feels like an organizational decision from the owners so what does that mean going forward, the guys discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Ryan Fitzpatrick Lead the Bucs to Victory?
Can Ryan Fitzpatrick snap the Bucs 5-game losing streak as Jameis Winston is sitting for the next 2 weeks with a hurt shoulder. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Buccaneers matchup vs. Josh McCown and the Jets. Plus the guys look at Florida-South Carolina and Florida State-Clemson and preview Miami-Notre Dame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Jameis Winston Goes to Dr. James Andrews
The Bucs Jameis Winston went to see Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday, a name you never want associated with your star QB. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss what this means for the Jameis, the team and the franchise moving forward. Plus Evan Longoria wins a 3rd Gold Glove, a Rays franchise record, and the guys remember Roy Halladay who died on Tuesday in a plane crash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wheels Have Come Off in Gainesville
The Florida Gators are a mess as Jim McElwain has been fired and that was followed up by a beatdown from Missouri. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss where the Gators go from here and how they can get back to winning. Plus the game of the week is in the state of Florida as Notre Dame visits Miami who is ahead of schedule in their rebuild. The guys also discuss the battle between Josh McCown and Ryan Fitzpatrick this Sunday as the Bucs takes on the Jets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jameis Winston Is Out For At Least 2 Weeks
The Bucs will be without their 2 best offensive players this Sunday as Jameis Winston has been shut down for at least 2 weeks and Mike Evans is suspended. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down who made the call to shut down Winston, what this means for the Bucs and whether he should play again this season if the Bucs continue to lose. They also discuss Mike Evans suspension, what it means going forward and whether his teammates have more respect for him now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs 'Embarrassed' in New Orleans
The Bucs get thumped again on the road and fall to 2-6 for the season. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the team as the wheels are falling off and the head coach is embarrassed. Is Jameis Winston's injury the reason this team has underperformed or is there more? Who deserves the blame, Jason Licht, Dirk Koetter, players? Rick and Tom get into it from the SuperDome in New Orleans following the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bucs Season Is On The Line In New Orleans
How will the Bucs do in New Orleans on Sunday now that Jameis Winston has a full week of practice with his sore shoulder? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break it down on a football Friday as the 2-5 Buccaneers need a division win on the road this week. Plus the guys look at Florida-Missouri, Florida State-Syracuse and USF-UConn in college action this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good News for Jameis Winston at One Buc Place
For the first time in 3 weeks Jameis Winston practiced on a Wednesday which can only be good news for the Buccaneers as they prepare to take on Drew Brees and the Saints. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones tell you what it means and what to expect this Sunday in New Orleans. Plus the guys celebrate the fact a team who played home games at Tropicana Field has won the World Series with a local kid making the Game 7 start, and they talk with Joe Smith about the hottest team in the NHL, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Young QB Would You Rather Have?
We don't know yet if Jameis Winston will practice on Wednesday but Rick Stroud and Tom Jones play a game of which young QB would you rather have. Plus the guys break down the 1st college football rankings as Alabama is not #1 in a shocker, odds are out for who will be the next Gators head coach and the World Series is going 7 games as the Dodgers rallied against Justin Verlander to win Game 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the Bucs Shut Jameis Winston Down?
If Jameis Winston can't practice on Wednesday this week, the Buccaneers may be looking to shut him down this week to help him heal and get close to 100%. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break this down as there is some worry that his lack of practice for the previous 2 weeks has hurt his performance. Plus the guys discuss the possible rumors that Florida is looking at Willie Taggart as their next head coach, Jimmy Garapolo traded to the 49ers and what this means in New England, a great Game 5 in the World Series on Sunday night plus the Lightning win again and have 21 points out of a possible 26 to this point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Awful Football Weekend in Tampa Bay
The Bucs fail to score a touchdown at home and get beat by division foe Carolina 17-3. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the loss including the achilles heel being the offense and Jameis Winston this week. They also break down USF's dream of a perfect season is over, Florida State just waiting for the season to end and the surprise in Gainesville as Jim McElwain is out as coach and Randy Shannon is taking over in the interim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is The Bucs Season On The Line?
The Bucs are 2-4 and now are facing a conference foe in Carolina so does a loss mean the season's hopes are finished? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what this game means for the Bucs, what is wrong with the defense and their predictions for Sunday. Plus the guys preview the big college matchups this weekend including Florida-Georgia which might decide Jim McElwain's fate in Gainesville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could a 43-year-old Defensive End be the Bucs Answer?
Simeon Rice wants to come back to help the Bucs struggling pass rush this year after being out of football for 10 years. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones talk about what he could bring to the team and why it will never happen as the Bucs won't sign him. The guys also talk about what the Bucs can do on defense to improve, Cam Newton's latest antics with the media, and Jim McElwain backtracking some on allegations of death threats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the Rays Play in Ybor City?
Hillsborough County has announced their preferred location for a new Rays stadium in Ybor City as the county has an agreement to gain control of the site. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what this means moving forward including a statement from the Rays that wasn't too celebratory about the development. The guys also talk about Florida leaving Jim McElwain on an island in regards to comments he made about death threats, the Lightning win again making it 17 points out of a possible 20 to start the season, plus Clayton Kershaw came up big in Game 1 of the World Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Fractured Is The Buccaneers Locker Room?
The Buccaneers have lost 3 in a row to drop to 2-4 on the season and some free agents who signed here this year are starting to speak out about decisions on playing time. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break it all down including what Head Coach Dirk Koetter had to say about it. The guys also talk about Gators Head Coach Jim McElwain's comments regarding death threats his family have received and they give their World Series predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defensively the Bucs Have Regressed to Early 2016 Stages
The Buccaneers lose another game they should have won because in less than a minute they went from everything is back on track, a 3-3 record, Carolina is coming to town, the NFC South division is within reach to blowing it. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the disturbing pattern the Bucs have of starting slowly on offense and giving up enormous plays on defense, especially in the passing game. The locker room may be starting to fracture as guys are sounding off about playing time. The guys also talk about Florida State's struggles as they may not make a Bowl Game this year and the Lightning are off to a tremendous start at 7-1-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Will Be the Bucs QB on Sunday?
Who will the Bucs QB be this Sunday became clear as mud as Jameis Winston hasn't thrown all week but will take all the practice reps on Friday. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the latest on the Bucs QB plus give their predictions of the game vs. the Bills. The guys also give their predictions on college football this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where Does Jameis Winston Rank Among NFL QBs?
Where does Bucs QB Jameis Winston rank among current NFL QBs this year, the result might shock you. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks down a new poll by Sports Illustrated plus they spoke with Dirk Koetter, Mike Smith, Vernon Hargreaves, Gerald McCoy and Ryan Fitzpatrick today about Sunday's game vs. the Bills and the play of Hargreaves this season. The guys also talk some about the Yankees as they are 1 game from the World Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Good Is This Lightning Team?
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 5-1-1 to start the season but giving up a lot of goals each game, so just how good is this team? Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks it down with an offense that is exciting and seemingly can score at will but has trouble holding opponents down. The guys also discuss the horrible injury to Gordon Heyward of the Celtics and the fact that you can't kill off the Yankees in the MLB Playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Sigh of Relief for the Buccaneers
The Buccaneers get good news on Jameis Winston's throwing shoulder as x-rays were negative and he is listed as day-to-day with a chance to play this weekend in Buffalo. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks down what happens next for the Bucs at Quarterback this week as Ryan Fitzpatrick will take most of the reps in practice. Plus the guys get into what has happened to Vernon Hargreaves III as he has regressed this season in the secondary. Rick and Tom also talk about the Lightning and their hot start at 5-1, and some news and notes around the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buccaneers Come Out Flat and Jameis Winston Leaves Game with Injury
The Buccaneers lay a stinker in Arizona and Jameis Winston leaves the game with an injury to his throwing shoulder. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what happened to the defense in the desert as the Bucs fell behind 31-0 before coming back late to lose 38-33. The Bucs season might be hanging in the balance at 2-3, last place in the NFC South and the possibility of Jameis Winston missing games. The guys also talk some college football as Florida loses to Texas A&M, USF rolls and Florida State squeeks by, plus the Lightning are off to a great start at 4-1 with a 3-game road trip this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Sunday a Trap Game for the Buccaneers?
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones differ in their predictions for the Buccaneers-Cardinals game on Sunday as the Bucs look to rebound from their Thursday night loss to the Patriots and extract some revenge for the loss last year in Arizona. Rick and Tom tell you the keys to the game and predict who might be available to play on defense. They also make predictions on some big NFL games and look at the full slate of college football including Florida-Texas A&M, FSU-Duke and USF-Cincinnati which should be a blowout at Raymond James Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Reinforcements Coming to Help the Bucs Defense?
Will the Bucs be getting some reinforcements this weekend in Arizona on defense as 4 starters who've missed games were in practice Wednesday, albeit limited participation. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break it down, plus how good is Jameis Winston and would you take him over other NFL QBs, the Bucs best acquisition the last 2 seasons, and more on Patrick Murray and his fortune teller. Also the guys talk about Stephen Strasburg manning up for the Nationals, John Farrell out for the Red Sox, and should the Rays consider him or others as their manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could a Fortune Teller Be the Answer to the Bucs Kicking Problems?
The Buccaneers have a new kicker who speaks regularly with a medium to help him with his kicking. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Patrick Murray's arrival at One Buc Place as the Bucs hope he can stabilize the position that has been cursed since Matt Bryant. Plus the guys talk about Adrian Peterson going to the Cardinals in a trade, the embarrassment of US Soccer failing to qualify for the World Cup in 2018, Stephen Strasburg not pitching in Game 4 for the Nationals and Jerry Jones' stance on players who kneel for the National Anthem won't play for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can The New (Old) Bucs Kicker Make a Field Goal?
The Buccaneers have signed a new kicker, Patrick Murray, who's their old kicker from 2014 when he went 20-of-24 with a long of 55 yards. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones aren't sure he'll be better but he isn't Roberto Aguayo or Nick Folk so they've got that going for them. Also Rick and Tom discuss the Lightning comeback victory vs. the Capitals where they played their best game of the season and have tapped Nikita Kucherov as the best player on the team. The guys also talk some MLB postseason where the Red Sox have been eliminated and the Yankees might move on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There Is No Mystique About The Swamp Anymore
Every team that comes to the play Florida in The Swamp believes they can win and that never use to happen. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down Florida's problems, Florida State's problems as they are now 1-3, and are USF and UCF the best 2 teams in the state of Florida. Rick and Tom also talk about why Nick Folk is still the Buccaneers kicker heading into the week and is it too soon to start worrying about the Lightning as they have given up 84 shots on goal in just 2 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Folk Over the Game to the Patriots
Nick Folk misses 3 kicks again and the Offense struggles for 3 quarters as the Buccaneers come up short vs. the Patriots on Thursday Night at home. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times breaks down the game including how well the defense played, how bad the offense looked until the 4th quarter and the kicking problems continue as Nick Folk has probably attempted his last kick as a Buccaneer. Also Tom talks with Joe Smith about the upcoming Lightning season which starts tonight vs. the Panthers at Amalie Arena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are The Buccaneers Ready for Primetime?
The Buccaneers prepare for primetime football as the Patriots come to town in one of the most anticipated regular season games in Tampa Bay history. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the matchup including how Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson will do against New England's defense. The guys also discuss who is most responsible for the Patriots success, Tom Brady or Bill Belichick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replacing Jim Hickey
Jim Hickey is out as Rays Pitching Coach so what does it means for the team going forward. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times break it down as Kyle Snyder is promoted from Triple A Durham. Plus is this the week that Desean Jackson breaks out for the Buccaneers against the Patriots secondary who can't seem to cover anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can He Save The Bucs and His Career?
Doug Martin is back with the Buccaneers after serving a 4-game suspension. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what this means for the Bucs running game as they get set to face the Patriots on Thursday night. Plus some changes for the Rays as Tom Foley will no longer be the bench coach, Evan Longoria says he expects to be here next year and will the Rays install safety netting to the dugouts? Rick and Tom also talk about Tom Petty who died at age 66. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Folk Hero
Nick Folk is the hero after leaving 7 points on the field earlier, Jameis Winston comes through twice in the clutch as the Buccaneers beat the Giants to go 2-1 on the season with the Patriots coming to town on Thursday night. Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the game as well as discuss the weekend in college football with the Gators losing their quarterback, FSU struggling and USF rolling, and the Rays season is now finished with a record of 80-82. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking down the Buccaneers-Giants Game
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Buccaneers-Giants matchup and are split on their picks to win. Plus they look around the NFL, preview a rather weak lineup of college football games this Saturday and discuss the latest in the college basketball world as more info is coming out after the indictments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who would you take: Mike Evans or Odell Beckham Jr.?
Revisiting the 2014 NFL Draft in which Mike Evans and Odell Beckham Jr. were both drafted in the first 12 picks are both are now in the Top 10 of wide receivers in the league. Rick and Tom break down who they think is better as the Bucs prepare for the Giants this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. Plus the Rays secure their 4th consecutive losing season, college basketball is in trouble as Rick Pitino is fired and Hugh Hefner passes away at age 91. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerald McCoy is Frustrated with Disrespectful Fans
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Gerald McCoy's latest comments on disrespectful fans who attack his teammates, Donald Trump, protests by Desean Jackson and Mike Evans, and his respect for the military. Rick and Tom also discuss the latest injuries for the Buccaneers and what is going on in Gainesville as 9 players face a combined 62 felony complaints on suspicion of using stolen credit cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did the Rays Disappoint This Year or Was This Expected?
The Rays have been eliminated from playoff contention for the 4th straight season and Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down what went wrong, who their best player was, and what this team might look like in 2018. Plus the Bucs say no to fans coming to One Buc Place to chat with Gerald McCoy and the college basketball world was rocked by the FBI announcement of the arrests of some assistant coaches and sneaker representative in a bribery conspiracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worst Case (Keenum)Scenario
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are in Minnesota breaking down the Bucs 34-17 loss to the Vikings on Sunday as the Defense was without some starters and then lost more to injury as Case Keenum look like a Pro Bowl QB in shredding the Bucs. The Buccaneers rushing attack was non-existant and Jameis Winston was forcing some throws. Rick and Tom also talk about Mike Evans and Desean Jackson kneeling for the National Anthem after Donald Trump's comments on Friday plus a quick look at the Gators win and FSU's loss on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the Buccaneers go 2-0 and are the Gators on Upset Alert?
It's Football Friday as Rick Stroud and Tom Jones break down the Buccaneers game in Minnesota including the improved Offensive Line of Tampa Bay. Rick and Tom give their predictions on the key NFL games this weekend and break down the top college matchups too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of Questions for College Football Teams in Florida
In just 3 weeks the state of college football in Florida went from high expectations to lots of questions at USF with slow starts, Florida with no offense, and Florida State losing QB Deondre Francois to injury. Plus the Buccaneers are gearing up for Minnesota this week without knowing if Sam Bradford or Case Keenum will start for Minnesota, and we remember Jake LaMotta, the inspiration behind the movie Raging Bull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annoyance with the Cubs Fans at Tropicana Field
Tom Jones and Chris Archer are annoyed by all the Cubs fans at Tropicana Field for Joe Maddon's return, Kevin Cash is slighted in the pomp and circumstance of Tuesday night, the Lightning play a bad preseason game with 18 penalties, and the Buccaneers get back to work today with a real chance to be 3-0 heading into a Thursday night game with the Patriots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should Joe Maddon be Remembered and Honored Tonight?
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times talk about Joe Maddon's return to Tropicana Field for the first time since he left the Rays in 2014. They discuss the mixed emotions some in Tampa Bay have for the former face of the franchise and they way his departure went down. Plus Coach Dirk Koetter cancels Victory Monday at the Buccaneers and the Lightning play a preseason game tonight as they look to get back to the playoffs this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buccaneers Show Rest and Rust in an Impressive Win Over the Bears
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times are back with a new podcast breaking down an impressive Buccaneers win over the Bears in Game 1 including showing the rest on Defense and some rust on Offense. Rick and Tom also talk about the bad football game in Gainesville with a great Gators ending, plus have we seen the last of Alex Cobb at Tropicana Field for the Rays? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick and Tom are Back
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are back with a weekday podcast breaking down everything in Tampa Bay sports. Rick and Tom were on mornings on WDAE for over 4 years and now they've got a podcast for you every morning for your drive to work. Tune in Monday, September 17, 2017 and don't forget to subscribe to this channel so you never miss a show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.